"Kante is more comparable to Nampalys Mendy. In two to three years Ndidi will go high – we believe in him that's why we paid a lot – more than for Kante – because we believe he can arrive at a top, top level.

"Now I can change more systems. Last season we had one system and beat everybody. With N'Golo we played with 12 players and the referee never counted! This season it is not the same – I found a Plan B where I change formation and players."